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aeromech
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 Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:02 pm Post subject: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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This is not an advertisement even though it sounds like it. I need to get the word out to the community that this solution is available for a broken down bus and people who want to resume their trip asap
Guys,
I'm developing quite a track record helping travelers in distress coming through San Diego. This lead me to my latest project. A turnkey 1600 bus engine that would fit a 1968-1971 bus. I happened to already have most of the needed parts stashed in various sheds and bins on my property so when my schedule cleared I decided to put this together. It's currently on my run stand.
I could have used this last year when a couple from Toronto blew their engine around Santa Barbara. They rented a Uhaul and tow dolly to get to me.
So this is a public service announcement for you guys. I can even palletize it for quick shipment.
1600 dual port
Doghouse cooler with hoover bit
Thermostatic flaps with thermostat
38 amp generator plus included 38 amp voltage regulator
Degreed pulley
mostly stock German tin with a few exceptions
Solex 30/31 PICT carburetor
SVDA distributor
Dansk heater boxes for bus
Stock bus muffler
Lastly, I haven't yet determined a price. This is a "better used" longblock, not freshly rebuilt but has great compression and oil pressure
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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good idea...
but...I wouldn't want the core engine from some traveling hippy...so I am unsure how you'd keep the idea alive at a decent price. you may get lots of offers to trade weed and/or time pounding on some road coolie...98% of these folks don't have 2 dimes to rub together...
having said that...and knowing you...that's a 2500 engine right there if it's truly bolt in...minus a few $$ if there is no clutch...which really...how could you know which pressure plate you'd need....
plus I am willing to bet that almost everything on said blown traveler engine will be missing/broken or Chinese...so take that into consideration for a core
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consvws
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| does it have the adapter plate on the oil pump for a mustache bar or is it a universal case? |
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SGKent 
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:46 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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it is a nice thing to do Gary. Be sure to consider any potential liability in case it fails - especially if money trades hands, and the failure leaves them in a worse situation than before you intervened to help. Not everyone is as considerate and level-headed as you are towards others.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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Gary, I’m stuck outside Cardiff and have a box of 100 hummingbirds on meth to trade.....
Good on ya...
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aeromech
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:04 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| consvws wrote: |
| does it have the adapter plate on the oil pump for a mustache bar or is it a universal case? |
Universal case. This longblock came out of a 1971 bus last year. The forward firewall tin is missing and no mustache bar is included.
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78BusGA
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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I think it is a great idea.
Theres enough people in enough places to band spare parts together to make an emergency engine for a traveller in many parts of various nations. Yes it would cost something, though that all depends if anyone wants money for the parts and labor they put in or if it is philanthropic.
When I get the resources, I'd help build one for the north Georgia region, either by myself or with others. Another good way to pay things forward. If/when enough of these engines would be available in various regions, a QEC thread could be started.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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I’ve got one in upstate NY in Albany area.
It’s for getting you home, at which point you pull it and send it back for the next guy. I had two, but have given one away to an awesome young guy here who is doing a lot of good for others already.
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aeromech
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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More pics. I forgot to say that this intake manifold has the power brake vacuum fitting.
Compression cold
Flap system before bead blast and paint
That's Telford, Bill Fowler, and my wife
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Xevin
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
| or time pounding on some road coolie... |
 F’ing Skills 
 That’s fantastic Aeromech. Great idea.
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| Xevin wrote: |
| F’ing Skills |
well...
I have read enough stories and seen enough gofundme crap to see what these would be travelers have in the coffers...which is pretty much an expensive camera, internet that they are probably sponging from people as they go and a really bendy vegan chick. something tells me gary doesn't want 'stache rash on his g-unit...he can't do it for free...I sure as hell wouldn't for some stranger.
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
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| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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Xevin
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
| or time pounding on some road coolie... |
Ohhh right Skills. I forgot about attractive Van Life types trading discount watches and vegan meals for an engine.
All I thought was this at the local Pilot and Love’s travel shop 
Still, aeromech has the right idea. I know a certain someone in the Pacific Northwest that has a “Bandaid” type 4 engine available for cheap in an emergency situation. Love this forum.
So let this be known to travelers in need reading this. Aeromech has a huge heart. Don’t take advantage of it. He has friends all over the country 
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airschooled
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| Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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Thanks for posting this. Coulda used it in December so I’m sure it will be needed soon. 
Who knows, maybe I’ll break down outside of La Jolla next week!
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 4:21 am Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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Always got an engine for ya NY , Robbie.
Fair warning on my QEC engine..if you are selling eyeballs to freeload off society on a road trip, your engine blowing isn’t an emergency, it’s your luck running out. Not interested
If you are out doing good, measured as helping others, it’s free.
If you are on the road and want to avoid a sh**** repair by Franks Foreign fubars in Squirrely, NY, count on bolting this thing in to get you home then make some plans to get it back to me eventually.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:42 am Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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SwEEt!!
If you are too poor/lazy/stupid to build a motor up or pay your dues,
You can freeload one if you can make it to San Diego!
FWIW,
I did meet one of my best VW friends ever that way years ago on the STF...
Occasionally, it does happen to someone who doesn’t totally deserve it.
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Manfred58sc
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Giving ( freely ) is not some character flaw or personal failing. It is, in fact, a human characteristic of the highest value, free from the evaluations of those consumed by the Protestant work ethic ( and the slavery that it embodies ).
Good for you!
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gintaras
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| aeromech wrote: |
Flap system before bead blast and paint
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I may be wrong, maybe it's really hot there, but is that thermostat good? Looks expanded.
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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Gary (and Telford) are good people for sure. When I was at Gary's, Telford and Gary were fine tuning the engine. It's sounded fantastic and strong. The heads were very clean and my bet is the long block doesn't have many miles on it.
I don't know Kevin, I've seen a few of the Vanlife gals. I'd be glad to let them keep me warm in my bus (if I was single).
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| wcfvw69 wrote: |
| I'd be glad to let them keep me warm in my bus (if I was single). |
don't let that stop you. the more the merrier. you could really see how much fire power your distributor has
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| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: QEC = Quick Engine Change for wounded traveler |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
| wcfvw69 wrote: |
| I'd be glad to let them keep me warm in my bus (if I was single). |
don't let that stop you. the more the merrier. you could really see how much fire power your distributor has |
I like where you're going with this...
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